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Emerald Dove

Chalcophaps indica

Description:

Mauve-brown body with emerald wings.

Habitat:

Found in rainforest, wet Eucalypt forest & mangroves.

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5 Comments

LeanneGardner
LeanneGardner 11 years ago

Thanks Shanna & Argy. I've always said, the further north you go, the more you see. Wish I still lived in Cairns!

Mark Ridgway
Mark Ridgway 11 years ago

That's a stunning dove Leanne.

ShannaB
ShannaB 11 years ago

Wow, awesome. You see some amazing things Leanne!!!

LeanneGardner
LeanneGardner 11 years ago

I agree Satyen. This is the first time I've ever seen this bird.

Wild Things
Wild Things 11 years ago

Beautiful bird!

LeanneGardner
Spotted by
LeanneGardner

4741, Queensland, Australia

Spotted on Oct 9, 2012
Submitted on Oct 15, 2012

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